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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.42, 174.53 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.42, 174.53 and 55.47 is: 83.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.42 : 174.53 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.42/174.53 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.42x = 174.53 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.42x = 9,680.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680.03/116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.15

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